frequently asked questions

Q. How much are the royalty and marketing fees?A. Blo charges a monthly royalty fee of 6% of gross sales. We currently charge a Brand Fee of $150 per month.

Q. What is the initial investment to open a Blo location?A. The initial start-up cost is between $174,100 to $305,300. The total cost depends on the size of your space, the number of chairs, and whether you decide to offer any Blo Beauty Services. If you are serious about this opportunity, we will be pleased to provide you with our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) which contains more details.

• is passionate about delighting customers
• has great people skills
• has a strong work ethic, a commitment to follow proven systems, and basic business skills
• is actively engaged in driving their business
• is comfortable building partnerships and representing blo in the community
• possesses an entrepreneurial sprit and is determined to the success of their small business
• has a net worth of at least $350,000

Q. How long does it take to open a Blo location?A.. From the time you sign on as a Franchise Partner to your first blow out, it is typically about 6 months.

Q. Does Blo provide training?A. Absolutely. Blo’s head office team is passionately dedicated to your success. Our expert staff are here to support you from the minute you sign on as a Franchise Partner, through your grand opening, and on a daily basis. Our comprehensive training and coaching programs cover the entire spectrum of your business: site selection & lease negotiation, recruiting & training, marketing & PR, day-to-day operations, and the best blow drying techniques. Click here to learn more.

Q. Does Blo provide financing?A. Blo does not provide financing. However, we are registered with the Small Business Administration which means you have the opportunity to finance your business with an SBA loan. Let us know if you have any questions and we can connect you with people who can assist.

Q. Will you help me find and build my location?A. Yes, Blo’s team will assist you in finding an ideal location, designing it to spec, and keeping your costs as low as possible. Click herefor more details.

Q. How much can I expect to make from my Blo franchise?
A. Franchise law prevents us from making any representations about your financial performance. However, at the right time, we would be pleased to introduce you to some Blo owners who will answer any questions you might have. Also, our Franchise Disclosure Document does have some financial information and we would be happy to share that with serious candidates.

Q. Will you help me with marketing?
A. Definitely. Blo’s marketing team is here to guide you on all aspects of marketing and PR, including social media and event planning, and to provide the promotional tools you need to succeed. Consider us your in-house marketing department. We also design any marketing materials you require including signage, business cards, flyers and coupons, advertisements and event invitations.

Q. Do I need to be a hair stylist to be a Blo Franchise Partner?A. Nope! While we are a hair and beauty franchise, no hair experience is needed to be a Blo owner

Q. Is there a discount for military personnel?A. Yes, if you are a qualified United States Veteran, then we will discount the initial franchise fee by 10%.

This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. There are approximately 14 countries and 15 US states that regulate the offer and sale of franchises. The countries are Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Canada (provinces of Alberta and Ontario), China, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, Spain, and the United States of America. The US states are California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of one of these states or countries, are receiving this message in one of these states or countries, or intend to operate a franchise in any of these states or countries, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with any applicable pre-sale registration and/or disclosure requirements in the applicable jurisdiction. Your information is being collected so that we may contact you regarding your interest in a Blo Blow dry Bar franchise. We do not share your information with any outside parties unless you specifically authorize us to do so.